in 1986. He was projected to start as a rookie at right offensive guard and signed a four-year contract worth $7.9 million on August 1. However, the Eagles claimed Kyle DeVan off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts before the start of the season and Watkins was benched. Watkins was inactive for the first two weeks of the season and was active for a week three game against the New York Giants, but did not play. He was inactive again in week four, but was promoted to the starting right guard on October 5, due to the ineffectiveness of DeVan through the first four games of the season. Watkins was released on August 31, 2013. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said the "innate toughness" Watkins showed at Baylor never materialized. Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins signed Watkins to a one-year contract on September 3, 2013 after waiving backup lineman Josh Samuda. Retirement In 2014, it was reported that Watkins had left the NFL and was a firefighter in Frisco, Texas. References Further reading External links Philadelphia Eagles bio Baylor Bears football bio 1984 births American football offensive tackles American football offensive guards Butte Roadrunners football players Baylor Bears football players Canadian players of American football Living people Miami Dolphins players Philadelphia Eagles players Sportspeople from Kelowna